Thunder-Pelicans Game 1 exit interviews: Reviewing OKC’s postseason return

Thunder-Pelicans Game 1 exit interviews: Reviewing OKC’s postseason return

The Jenni & Berry Show: Who needs more minutes? Is rebounding still a thing?

Berry Tramel

By Berry Tramel

| Apr 22, 2024, 6:00pm CDT

Berry Tramel

By Berry Tramel

Apr 22, 2024, 6:00pm CDT

 

The NBA Playoffs are back in Oklahoma City — and so is the fun. Game 1 between the Thunder and Pelicans was full of high drama and big plays. But after a much closer call than many expected, is there reason to be concerned? We break it all down on The Jenni & Berry Show.

Episode highlights:

1:05: What did you feel after Game 1? Frustration? Enjoyment? Concern?

3:15: Was the Thunder-Pelicans an outlier among all Game 1s?

6:15: Was there one moment that harkened back to the old playoff days most?

7:30: Were the poor shooting percentages a result of good defense or just bad shooting?

10:50: What Thunder reserve might need more minutes moving forward in this series?

12:15: What are we to make of the Thunder’s rebounding deficit?

14:45: What stands out about the final two minutes of the game?

21:15: What did we learn about the Thunder’s defensive strategy late?

24:00: What is the biggest adjustment the Thunder needs to make heading into Game 2?

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Social media: Bobby Howard

Director of Content: Mike Sherman

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Berry Tramel is a 45-year veteran of Oklahoma journalism, having spent 13 years at the Norman Transcript and 32 years at The Oklahoman. He has been named Oklahoma Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. Born and raised in Norman, Tramel grew up reading four newspapers a day and began his career at age 17. His first assignment was the Lexington-Elmore City high school football game, and he’s enjoyed the journey ever since, having covered NBA Finals and Rose Bowls and everything in between. Tramel and his wife, Tricia, were married in 1980 and live in Norman near their daughter, son-in-law and three granddaughters. Tramel can be reached at 405-760-8080 or at [email protected].

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